Pope Leo XIV has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the two discussed the urgent need for assistance to civilians ...

The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.

Thursday's visit is the first meeting between the Palestinian Authority president and the new pope; Abbas met Leo's ...

Pope Leo XIV and the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, recognized the “urgent need to provide assistance ...

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter. View on euronews ...

A day before the meeting with Pope Leo XIV, President Mahmoud Abbas visited the late Pope Francis' tomb at the Basilica of ...

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican’s support for a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a meeting ...

Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and ...

ROME, November 7, 2025 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas met today in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The President arrived at the Italian Prime Minister’s office, where he was ...

President Abbas arrived in Rome on Wednesday for a three-day official visit, during which he met Pope Leo XIV. He is also ...

Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday. The two discussed the urgent need to ...

Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting ...